Sioux Tools SNH10S18 NIBBLER - Manual

Form ZCE797 1 Date 2012May9/B
Form ZCE797
Date 2012May9/B
Page 1 of 26
INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST FOR
SSH10P18, SSH10S18 SHEAR & SNH10S18 NIBBLER
SERIAL “A”
SHEAR AND NIBBLER SAFETY
Shears and nibblers can cause flying particles.
Proper eye protection must be worn at all times by tool user and bystanders.
Flying particles can cause eye injury.
Power tools generate noise.
Ear protection must be worn when tool noise level exceeds 85 dBA. We also recommend that ear protection be worn when the
tool noise level is below 85 dBA. See the tool’s information sheet for the noise level.
Prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Power tools vibrate.
Excessive vibration can cause injury. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using tool and consult a
physician. See the tool’s information sheet for the vibration level.
Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause injury.
Shears and nibblers present a risk of entanglement.
Keep loose hair away from power tools and accessories. Keep hands away from moving parts of the tool and accessories. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear around power tools. Keep work area clear of cleaning rags and all items that could
become entangled with the tool.
Entanglements can cause injuries.
This tool is not insulated for contact with electric power sources.
Do not use near live electric circuits. When cutting into walls, be aware that they may have hidden electric wires.
Electric shock can cause injury.
This tool is not intended for use in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this tool in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
When using shear or nibbler, sudden and unexpected tool movement can occur or cutters may break.
Be sure your body position allows you to have control of the tool at all times. Make sure your footing is secure.
Sudden and unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Shears produce a sharp curl of waste material.
Keep fingers and hands away from waste material. Wear gloves when operating shear and while handling waste material.
Sharp waste material can cause injury.
Nibblers eject sharp metal chips.
Wear gloves when operating shear and while handling metal chips. Operate nibblers so that the ejected chips will not cause
injury.
Metal chips can cause injury.
Shears and nibblers have exposed cutters.
Keep fingers, hands and all body parts from cutters.
Contact with cutters can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Taping or wiring the throttle valve in the “ON” position will prevent the tool from shutting off if the tool should jam or malfunction or if
anything unexpected happens.
Do not wire or tape down the “On-Off” valve of any power tool.
Tools that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.
Poorly maintained and lubricated tools can fail unexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only Sioux Air Motor Oil No. 288. See the tool’s information
sheet to find out what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop the end of the hose on the floor where it will pick up dirt and
transport it into the tool. See information sheet for any additional maintenance requirements.
Unexpected tool failures can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools and whip.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Read and understand these instructions before operating this tool.
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: 828-835-9765 •www.siouxtools.com
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Instructions
WARNING
When used improperly power tools can create hazardous situations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories or working near this tool must read, understand and follow these Safety Instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death.